The Music Program...
at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
includes numerous musical opportunities for people of all ages. As we work
toward a liturgical experience that brings our faith to life, we are in the process of broadening our musical ministry to
include various styles and forms. This creative energy results in exciting and meaningful experiences for our worshipping
congregation.

CHOIR REHEARSAL TIMES

Adult Choir

7:30 - 9:00 pm each Thursday

ADULT MUSIC

The Senior Choir...
is available to all adults who wish to sing, or who wish to learn to sing. The focus of this choir is to support the
weekly liturgies, psalmody, and hymnody, along with any other special musical needs.

Varied repertoire keeps the choir's music alive and present in the worship setting. Past repertoire has included old
favorites, such as With a Voice of Singing by Martin Shaw and Beautiful Savior by F. Melius Christiansen,
as well as classics such as In Thee Is Gladness by G. Gastoldi or the Halleluja Chorus from "Messiah" by
Handel. Also, contemporary composers are featured such as Michael Hassell (jazz) Song of the Dove and Dadee
Reilly Fishers of Men (Gospel) and Hairston's arrangement of Poor Ol' Lazarus.

This choir is also active ecumenically for special affairs that serve to increase our service to the church-wide
community. This serves to unify the community in a spiritual sense, as well as socially.

Notes From the Senior Choir - (sample of a past Good Shepherd choir; submitted by Gil Vatter)
The stirring strains of the "Hallelujah Chorus" climaxed the Festival of Easter at Good Shepherd Church. A full
house heard a choir of 18 voices make the rafters ring with the wonderful music of George Frederick Handel.
Miae Park welcomed four singers from the congregation, who augmented the regular members of the senior
choir. The senior choir rehearses every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM and everyone
is welcome to join us, just for the evening or for the balance of the season. We have some great music coming
up. Try it, you'll like it.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Members of the congregation are also encouraged to share their talents on their instrument of choice.
Cantoring also can be a way for a singer to be incorporated into the worship service.